Amy, Ella Meek, Alastair Creamer

Could your school be a Global Youth Award winner?

How are students being empowered to change the world? Tanith Harding, Head of International Projects for the RoundTable Global Legacy Project, discusses a unique opportunity catered to students that encourages them to become ambassadors of change.

Ceylon Hickman

Empowering one of society’s forgotten voices

Football Beyond Borders is an educational charity that is helping students redefine their learning capabilities through the power of this beloved sport. Ceylon Andi Hickman, the charity’s head of social action, explains how this unique concept is making a difference in education.

Claire Preston

Children revealing hidden illiteracy spurred an ambitious campaign

In this final report from the SSAT National Conference 2018, Claire Preston and Katy Parkinson, driving forces behind Lexonik, reflect on what originally prompted them to launch their innovative programme which improves literacy levels, and leads to greater achievement and attainment.

Why students skipped school today to protest

Tens of thousands of students gathered in Parliament Square today to protest against the impending doom of climate change. The UK is one of 60 countries protesting today to fight for change, making this the biggest global protest to date.

Imagine: if robots ran our schools…?

CENTURY Tech founder Priya Lakhani provided comprehensive insight on her learning resource platform at SSAT’s National Conference in December. Her main stage presentation highlighted aspects such as artificial intelligence, neuroscience and learning science.

Sad that “my generation betrayed the young generation”

Austerity is to blame for students’ inability to succeed, according to SSAT’s CEO, Sue Williamson. Cuts in school funding and resources and lack of communication between staff and students are harming young people at an increasingly alarming rate, highlighting severe issues in social justice as a whole.